Bavel

Bavel, Breda

District in Breda

8.6
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Bavel has 8,430 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,402 homes in BavelCurrently there are 54 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BavelBased on registered homes

Bavel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Breda The district has a total area of 1.134 hectares, of which 1.121 hectares are land and 12 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK075807. The postcode area is 4854AA-4854TA.

Residents

Bavel has 8.430 residents. Of these, 50,3% are men and 49,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,9%). The other age groups are 22,6% for '65 years or older', 16,5% for '25 to 45 years', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,0% is unmarried, 44,0% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 4,6% is widowed. 7.240 residents originate from the Netherlands, 565 come from Europe and 625 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.360 households in Bavel. 23,8% of these are single-person households, 35,0% households without children and 41,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Bavel there are 6.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.200, which is €10.400 (29%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €37.900, which is €8.700 (30%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Bavel are highly educated. 43,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 36,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 8.430 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.732 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Bavel, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.690 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bavel there are 3.402 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €554.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bavel are 2000-2010 (23%) and 1980-1990 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Bavel. The most recently listed home is Kloosterstraat 30 by ZY Makelaars op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in Bavel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Bavel. The most recent home is Thoornseweg 37, offered by www.klikvoorwonen.nl. No homes were let in Bavel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Bavel.

Energy

In Bavel there are 3.468 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (29%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Bavel uses 3.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 26% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.140 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 11% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
3,3 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
5,8 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
2,6 km
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Neighbourhoods in Bavel

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Experiences of Bavel

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7.9
Floor
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Nieuw Wolfslaar17-07-2025
Nice location to live, but the neighbours are critical of each other.

The location is nice, a neighbourhood between the city of Breda and the village of Bavel. The people on the street are not really open to other ideas and new people and have their own interests at heart.

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9.1
olivier
Living alone · Vrijstaand huis
Nieuw Wolfslaar17-10-2024
quiet, safe place

little crime and nice people

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8.6
Nicole Blokdijk
Bavel
07-07-2023
Quiet neighbourhood

Quiet neighbourhood with lots of nature around it. One push on the accelerator and you're in Breda.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
800Single-person households
1,175Households without children
1,385Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€37,900 P.A.average per resident23% above the national average
€46,200 P.A.average per income recipient24% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Bavel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Bavel

Sale price · Q3 2026
€1.120.435
average▲ 15,1%
€1.365.000
median▲ 70,6%
23 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€5.859
average▲ 24,0%
€6.757
median▲ 49,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
47 days ▲ 27,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
81
sales in the past year
184 m²
average living area
€375.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Bavel
1.140
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Bavel
3.540
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Bavel

What kind of homes are there in Bavel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 56% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Bavel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Bavel was listed for an average of €927,790 (€5,002 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 15%.

How do residents rate Bavel?

Residents give Bavel a 8.6 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Education stands out with a 9.3; amenities lags behind with a 7.8.

What kind of people live in Bavel?

Wijk Bavel has 8,430 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 41% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Bavel?

The housing supply in Bavel is remarkably efficient: 53% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,140 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Bavel?

From Bavel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 5.8 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Bavel?

Right now you will find 54 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Bavel.

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